Botswana became the first African nation to win the men’s 4x400m relay at the World Championships with a historic victory, as the U.S. took silver and South Africa bronze, while the U.S. women dominated their relay.
Botswana’s Collen Kebinatshipi won gold in the men’s 400m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo with a national record of 43.53 seconds, ahead of Jereem Richards of Trinidad and Tobago and compatriot Bayapo Ndori.
Russian farmer Alexander Chusov breaks national record with a 969kg pumpkin at a massive vegetable competition, featuring a 144kg watermelon and 73kg courgette, with top entries displayed at Moscow’s Apothecary Garden.
Invest Africa US appointed Shannon Stroud as CEO on September 20, 2025, to drive U.S.-Africa investment strategies and strengthen global partnerships from Washington, D.C.
The Gambia Revenue Authority, led by Commissioner General Mr. Yankuba Darboe, is launching a digital tax revolution in 2025 to boost efficiency and sustainable revenue growth through advanced technology.
